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Hamlin,Shirley

Shirley M. Hamlin

Shirley May Hamlin, 71, of Findlay entered into Eternal rest on Thursday, January 5, 2012. Shirley was born on May 9, 1940 to William and Emma (Blystone) Durstine in Champion, PA. Shirley worked at RCA for 42 years and was the first women to work in the tool crib. Shirley loved fishing, especially at Lake Erie. She was always the first one up and ready to go. Shirley loved bowling, traveling, and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. Shirley always made it to the children’s ball games, and made sure nobody went hungry. Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family and her dog Winston.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Thomas Hamlin Sr.; children, Timothy Wade, and Thomas (Brenda) Hamlin Jr.; grandchildren, Asha (Ryan) Courtney, Tiffany McMaster, and Alyssa Baldridge; great-grandchildren, Landon, Shayla, Temperance, and Melekhi; sisters, Mrs. Paul (Jeanne) Santucci, Mrs. Donald (Arlene) Sleasman, and Mrs. Janet Harmon; brother-in-law, Bob (Sandy) Hamlin; sisters in-law, Barb (Randy) Horner, Elaine Durstine, and Betty Durstine. Shirley was s preceded in death by her parents; father and mother-in-law, Bob and Catherine Hamlin; great-grandchild, Savannah; brothers, Milton Leroy, and William Durstine Jr.; and a sister, Gladys Durstine.

A Celebration of Shirley’s life will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the VFW Post 5645, 315 Walnut St., Findlay. HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay (419-422-1500) has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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  1. Penney and Ron Nomine January 9, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Tom Sr., Tommy, and Tim,

    We are saddened by the news of Shirley’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will remember all the good times.

    Penney and Ron

  2. Jan (Leedy) Boutwell January 9, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    Bob & Sandy and families – Words are so hard to come by when a loved one passes on. We can only offer prayer and hugs during this sad time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  3. Barb & Tom Layton January 9, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the words in Psalms 34:15 give you hope and comfort.

  4. Dear Tom and Family,

    We are sorry to hear of your loved one’s death. Please accept our sympathy. She sure lived a full life while she was here. Good for her.

    Kenny & Norma Drake

  5. Rick Vielhaber and Marianna Smith January 13, 2012 at 4:21 am

    Dear Tom, Brenda and Family – We were so sorry to hear of Tom’s mother’s unexpected passing. Our heartfelt sypathies for your loss. Brenda was such a help to us when Rick lost his mom this fall; you are lucky to have her at your side during these sad times. God Bless, mbsmith

  6. Jean Vonderhaar January 14, 2012 at 6:37 am

    Dear Hamlin Family,

    I was shocked to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry I am.
    I always looked forward to seeing her at gatherings.

    With best regards,
    Jean(Kerri’s mother)

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